Would you like to make a difference or take on a new challenge?

Whether you are just starting out on your Nursing career, looking for a change of job, working in a Nursing Home or even returning to practice, we would welcome the opportunity to meet with you.

AAU is an extremely busy 19 bedded ward that accepts patients for medical assessment from G.Ps and A& E. We are looking for a Staff Nurse with Acute Care experience to complete our team, who will have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and support students and staff with clinical expertise.

The successful applicant will be expected to function effectively under pressure without compromising basic standards of care and professionalism. In return we will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development. The team is both friendly and supportive, with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care.

For your hard work and dedication, East Sussex Healthcare Trust offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development as well as a structured local Induction. All Nurse are given supernumerary period and are encouraged to undertake learning opportunities to advance your career, if interested, with the support of our Educational & Learning Opportunity team.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to function effectively under pressure without compromising basic standards of care and professionalism. In return we will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development. The team is both friendly and supportive, with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by over 7,000 employees, working in our acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, our three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of diploma level / degree level study
• Registered General Nurse on the NMC register
• Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• ECDL Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Generic pre-registration experience in a care environment
• An understanding of the NHS
• Ability to undertake further training and development
• Knowledge of quality, audit and research
• Ability to manage a clinical case load
• Demonstrate an up-to-date skills inventory to include Basic Life Support, drug calculation and use of infusion equipment

Desirable

• Previous experience of chosen speciality
• Previous experience of working in a hospital setting
• Good IT skills

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD

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